WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Thursday, May 23, announced a new $16 billion farm aid package to offset losses from the U.S. trade war with China. In a conference call with reporters, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said $14.5 billion of the $16 billion would be paid directly to producers, who have been hit hard by Trump's tariff showdowns with China, Mexico and other countries. An additional $1.4 billion will be used to purchase...